Former 60 Minutes journalist says the media coverage of her court case is ‘distressing’
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Whenever a public figure is accused of a crime, their story will inevitably make headlines.
Such was the case for ex-60 Minutes journalist Tracey Curro, who set tongues wagging recently after being charged with common assault (domestic violence offence). This followed after she allegedly assaulted a relative during a family dispute in northeast Queensland on August 19, 2022.
Ms Curro's Defence Lawyer, Mathai Joshi, spoke to the media outside Townsville Magistrates Courthouse on Tuesday and revealed that his client intends to fight the charge.
He also voiced Ms Curro’s frustration with how the story has been twisted by the media, saying:
‘My client wishes to advise that it’s incredibly distressing and disappointing that a private family matter with an extensive history, which as a consequence has caused my client and her sister a loss of valuable time with her father, has now essentially been made public.’
The ex-journalist is upset by the media coverage of her case. Source: Townsville Bulletin
‘My client denies these allegations against her and she intends to provide a response once the proceedings are finalised.’
In a separate interview, Mr Joshi divulged that the care of Ms Curro’s elderly father, PJ, had ‘divided the extended family’.
‘My client’s elderly father, who she and her sister love dearly, legally appointed his daughters to care for him in his old age.’ he said.
Mr Joshi added that it wouldn’t be appropriate to discuss the case further while the matter was before the court.
Ms Curro said on October 1 that she remained ‘solely focused’ on caring for her father and ‘ensuring his final days are peaceful’.
Mr Joshi detailed his client’s wishes. Source: news.com.au
The former journalist worked for 60 Minutes for four years and with Nine Network for three.
She rose to fame after interviewing politician Pauline Hanson following the 1996 federal election when she asked the newly elected politician if she was xenophobic.
Ms Hanson responded with ‘please explain’, which went on to cause widespread ridicule and commentary about her views.
Ms Curro’s court proceedings will continue at Townsville Magistrates Court on October 28, 2022.
Watch Tracey Curro’s infamous interview with Pauline Hanson in 1996 below:
Source: 60 Minutes Australia
Such was the case for ex-60 Minutes journalist Tracey Curro, who set tongues wagging recently after being charged with common assault (domestic violence offence). This followed after she allegedly assaulted a relative during a family dispute in northeast Queensland on August 19, 2022.
Ms Curro's Defence Lawyer, Mathai Joshi, spoke to the media outside Townsville Magistrates Courthouse on Tuesday and revealed that his client intends to fight the charge.
He also voiced Ms Curro’s frustration with how the story has been twisted by the media, saying:
‘My client wishes to advise that it’s incredibly distressing and disappointing that a private family matter with an extensive history, which as a consequence has caused my client and her sister a loss of valuable time with her father, has now essentially been made public.’
The ex-journalist is upset by the media coverage of her case. Source: Townsville Bulletin
‘My client denies these allegations against her and she intends to provide a response once the proceedings are finalised.’
In a separate interview, Mr Joshi divulged that the care of Ms Curro’s elderly father, PJ, had ‘divided the extended family’.
‘My client’s elderly father, who she and her sister love dearly, legally appointed his daughters to care for him in his old age.’ he said.
Mr Joshi added that it wouldn’t be appropriate to discuss the case further while the matter was before the court.
Ms Curro said on October 1 that she remained ‘solely focused’ on caring for her father and ‘ensuring his final days are peaceful’.
Mr Joshi detailed his client’s wishes. Source: news.com.au
The former journalist worked for 60 Minutes for four years and with Nine Network for three.
She rose to fame after interviewing politician Pauline Hanson following the 1996 federal election when she asked the newly elected politician if she was xenophobic.
Ms Hanson responded with ‘please explain’, which went on to cause widespread ridicule and commentary about her views.
Ms Curro’s court proceedings will continue at Townsville Magistrates Court on October 28, 2022.
Watch Tracey Curro’s infamous interview with Pauline Hanson in 1996 below:
Source: 60 Minutes Australia